Mary Louise Laweryson

SKOWHEGAN – Mary Louise Laweryson, 72, passed away unexpectedly in her home on June 13, 2026.

Mary was born on Jan. 13, 1954, in Camden, to the late Frank and Ruth (Packard) Kennedy. As a child, Mary moved to Skowhegan where she received her education and graduated from Skowhegan Area Memorial High School.

She was employed as a hostess/waitress at Whittemore’s restaurant for four years before working for Kennebec Valley Community Action Program in the head start classroom. She continued working for several years in childcare, including opening her own business, Peek-a-Boo Daycare, in 1980. Following the closing of her daycare, she worked within the public school system for several years. She then reopened her daycare business until the age of 62 when she retired to become a full-time caregiver for her mother.

Mary was a very social person who enjoyed dining out and meeting new people. One of her favorite activities was attending racing weekends at The Barn Yard All Terrain. She drove around on her golf cart, visiting different families and cheered on Mud Mutt. Her racing family was an important aspect of her life.

She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Ruth Kennedy.

She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Laweryson; her children Kelly Gordon and Amber Blanchard, her stepson, Robbie Laweryson; and her grandchildren, Gavin, Kinley, Corbin, Kaydence and Danny. She also had two step-great-grandchildren, Huxley and Oakley. She also leaves behind her sister, Shirley Rice, her brother, David Kennedy; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Mary will be held on Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. at Somerset Valley Remembrance Center in Skowhegan, with graveside services to follow.

Please visit Mary’s memorial page at svremembrancecenter.com where condolences, photos and special memories may be shared.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.